Field Technician

Job Posting End Date

11-14-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

The Environmental Technician is responsible for the oversight of environmental inspections, data management, and reporting requirements to comply with environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. The Technician will provide compliance field support during and after construction for a variety of Transmission project types. In collaboration with environmental support staff, the Environmental Technician will advise and train Transmission construction field personnel on applicable environmental regulations and permit requirements. They are responsible for informing appropriate AEP staff of issues identified during inspections or field observations that must be addressed through internal business processes.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

The Environmental Technician should have a working knowledge of some the following environmental programs:

• NPDES Construction Stormwater Permits
  State & Local Permits for Erosion & Sediment Control
• Floodplain Permits
  Wetland Delineation Protocols
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit Programs, including Section 10, Section 404 and Section 408
• State Section 401 Programs and Permit Requirements
• Threatened & Endangered Species
  Cultural Resources

 Under minimal supervision, responsible for:

•  Oversight of environmental inspections within the assigned region using AEP approved forms and methods within regulatory time frames. Communicate deviations appropriately.
• Collect data as needed to support environmental compliance reporting using AEP approved methods.
• Advise and quality assure field activities in support of the assigned region to ensure compliance with environmental laws and permits.
• Provide training instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental permit and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
• Provide support during environmental compliance reviews.
• Effectively communicate environmental compliance issues to appropriate internal parties.
• Maintain all environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.
• Since a considerable amount of time will be spend driving from one AEP asset to the other, safe driving techniques and practices are essential.

 

What We're Looking For:

Education:  Bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline with one year of experience., OR Associate's degree with three years of experience, OR HS Diploma with 5 years of experience. Previous military experience will be considered to meet the associate degree requirement.

 

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license

 

Physical demand is considered light duty. However, the role does include walking for long distances and assignment may include walking in rough or steep terrain depending on the assigned region.

 

Must have working knowledge of, and adequate demonstrated competence in some of the programs listed in the job summary above.

 

Travel time is considered 90% within the assigned region and may include overnight stays on occasion. (Company vehicle provided)

What You’ll Get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

 

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

 

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $79,369.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.  NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible

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